Intel Core i7 2600 4-core LGA1155
DAKboard CPU v4 4-core BGA
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i7 2600 4-core LGA1155
The Intel Core i7-2600 is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional speed and multi-threaded performance, especially in tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, and virtualization. Users highlight its fast stock clock speed with turbo boost, Hyper-Threading, integrated HD graphics, and solid value compared to higher-end models. A few note the stock heatsink is poor, but most are very satisfied with its power and reliability.
Pros
- Exceptional speed and performance
- Hyper-Threading for 8 logical cores
- Integrated HD Graphics
- Great for video editing and 3D rendering
- Supports virtualization (VT-d)
Cons
- Poor quality stock heatsink
- Not the unlocked "K" version
- Requires knowledge for overclocking
DAKboard CPU v4 4-core BGA
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i7 2600 | DAKboard CPU v4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | — |
| Series | Core i7 | Cortex |
| Model | 2600 | — |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge | — |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 32★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8★ | — |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | 21★ | — |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1155 | BGA |
| PCIe | 2.0 | — |
| TDP | 95★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 2600 4-core LGA1155
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
DAKboard CPU v4 4-core BGA
- Below average efficiency (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average ai (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average multi thread (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Scores 50 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 24 specs.